Origin
Livingston, NY
Morning in Livingston on Tuesday
Local time
11:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Livingston, NY to Yonkers, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
98.5 mi
159 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Livingston, NY
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Yonkers, NY
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Trip Overview
Livingston to Yonkers is 98.5 miles and takes about 2h 16m via Taconic State Parkway and Saw Mill River Parkway, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a solid, same-day drive that keeps you primarily on parkways as you travel south through New York. With 97% of the journey on highways, expect a relatively smooth and efficient trip. This route is ideal if you're looking for a straightforward drive with minimal city navigation, allowing you to reach your destination without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.3 miles from Livingston, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Taconic State Parkway | 75.9 mi | 1h 43m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 82 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| US 9 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Yonkers Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Nepperhan Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Proper Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Church Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Taconic State Parkway
— 75.9 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on Church Road
87 ft
·
9 sec
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Church Road
2
Turn left onto CR 19
50 ft
·
3 sec
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County Route 19
3
Turn right onto Church Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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Church Road
4
Turn right onto US 9
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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US 9
5
Turn right onto Proper Road
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
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Proper Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto NY 82
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 82
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
76 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 3
Toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
14 mi
·
18 min
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Saw Mill River Parkway
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 5
Toward West Yonkers Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
13
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
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Nepperhan Avenue
14
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft
·
5 sec
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South Broadway
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 16m duration, this route is easily manageable in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of daylight and potentially lighter traffic. While there are no mandatory stops indicated, consider stretching your legs midway through the 75.9-mile stretch on the Taconic State Parkway. The fuel cost is estimated at $16, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before departing Livingston. The parkway system can sometimes have fewer services than major interstates, so keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is a good idea.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.3 miles from Livingston, NY, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.3 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yonkers, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Livingston, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Livingston, NY
This is one driving day of about 98.5 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Livingston, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Taconic State Parkway for about 75.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.3 miles from Livingston, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Taconic State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 98.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 19 / County Route 19
Turn left onto CR 19 / County Route 19
Navigation decision point
8
83.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
7
83.7 mi into trip
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~1h 55m in
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Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
7
97.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
Take the exit toward West Yonkers Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward West Yonkers Avenue
7
98.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
|
US 9; NY 9A / South Broadway
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A / South Broadway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.21 one way
$32.43 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $17.53 | $35.06 |
| premium | $4.92 | $19.09 | $38.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.75 | $43.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.34 | $4.73 |
| Efficient EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.62 | $3.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.79 | $6.30 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Morning in Yonkers on Tuesday
Local time
11:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 95.5
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 95.5
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 95.5
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 95.5
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 95.5
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
17 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 95.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 97% of the 98.5 miles spent on the Taconic State Parkway and Saw Mill River Parkway. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch at 75.9 miles on the Taconic State Parkway, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. The parkway system generally provides a more scenic and less commercial driving experience compared to typical interstates, though it remains a high-speed environment. Expect a consistent, flowing drive for the majority of your journey.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.9 mi on Taconic State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and Saw Mill River Parkway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 19 / County Route 19.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 98.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 19 / County Route 19): Navigation decision point; at 83.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.7 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Yonkers, NY
Full guide →Founded 1646
Yonkers is a city of 211,569 people (2020) in Westchester County. The third most populous city in New York state, Yonkers is a suburb of New York City and borders the Borough of the Bronx. Yonkers is known as the "City of Seven Hills," which are Park, Nodine, Ridge, Cross, Locust, Glen, and Church hills.
Top landmarks
- • Untermyer Park — public garden
- • Hudson River Museum — museum in Yonkers, N.Y.
- • Glenview Mansion — historic house in New York, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 98.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75.9 miles on Taconic State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 19 / County Route 19): Navigation decision point; at 83.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.7 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Yonkers, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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